Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Sundelius House
West Side Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2020
1. Sundelius House Marker
Inscription.
Sundelius House. West Side Historic District. Dr. Victor Sundelius was the first owner of this charming cottage, built circa 1937. Victor and his brother Fred, both osteopathic physicians, practiced together in Kalispell during the 1930s and 1940s. The brothers were generous to the community, donating their medical services to high school football, basketball, and track teams. The community mourned when Victor died in 1949 and Fred in 1952. Victor’s wife, Emma, and their two children remained in the home and the Sundelius family retained ownership until 1977. The well-finished interior features vintage glass doorknobs throughout, multi-paned French doors, and hardwood floors. Fluted ceiling fixtures in ornate and colorful floral motifs grace the bedrooms. Stucco cladding and a covered, gabled entry with graceful arches reflect the Tudor style, illustrating how English building traditions were adapted to twentieth-century American architecture. Mature landscaping reveals Victor Sundelius’ love of gardening and adds further appeal to this historic home.
Dr. Victor Sundelius was the first owner of this charming cottage, built circa 1937. Victor and his brother Fred, both osteopathic physicians, practiced together in Kalispell during the 1930s and 1940s. The brothers were generous to the community, donating their medical services to high school football, basketball, and track teams. The community mourned when Victor died in 1949 and Fred in 1952. Victor’s wife, Emma, and their two children remained in the home and the Sundelius family retained ownership until 1977. The well-finished interior features vintage glass doorknobs throughout, multi-paned French doors, and hardwood floors. Fluted ceiling fixtures in ornate and colorful floral motifs grace the bedrooms. Stucco cladding and a covered, gabled entry with graceful arches reflect the Tudor style, illustrating how English building traditions were adapted to twentieth-century American architecture. Mature landscaping reveals Victor Sundelius’ love of gardening and adds further appeal to this historic home.
Location. 48° 11.465′ N, 114° 18.936′ W. Marker is in Kalispell, Montana, in Flathead County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue West and 7th Street West, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Avenue West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 3rd Avenue West, Kalispell MT 59901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
